Ahead of facing Burnley at Elland Road today, here is how Daniel Farke has lined up today at Elland Road.
This is a key Championship fixture early in the season involving two teams who are likely to be involved in the race for promotion this term.
Leeds in Good Form
Leeds head into the game in great shape, having secured back-to-back wins before the international break, including a 2-0 victory over Hull City.
United came into the game in good form having not conceded a goal in their last 270 minutes of play.
The side has been strong defensively, and the fans will hope this continues.
However, a struggling Burnley have drawn their last three games in all competitions.
They were 5-0 winners against Cardiff City earlier this season, but have been short of that level since. This is why Leeds are the favorites for today’s match.
Farke’s Team Selection
Farke has selected a powerful starting eleven with Illan Meslier in goal, a robust back four of Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk and Junior Firpo.
Ilia Gruev and Ethan Ampadu have been handed the responsibility of controlling things in midfield, while the attacking force is led by Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, and Willy Gnonto, supporting striker Mateo Joseph.
With players like Joel Piroe and Joe Gelhardt on the bench, Farke has plenty of options if he needs to change things up later in the game.
Leeds United Starting XI vs Burnley:
Goalkeeper: Illan Meslier
Defenders: Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Junior Firpo
Midfielders: Ilia Gruev, Ethan Ampadu
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Willy Gnonto, Mateo Joseph
Substitutes: Darlow, Debayo, Schmidt, Byram, Ramazani, Tanaka, Rothwell, Gelhardt, Piroe
Burnley Struggling to Find Form
Leeds do so off the back of a few impressive performances, whereas Burnley are far from it.
Burnley have failed to win in their last three matches and are looking to bounce back from a poor run of form.
Manager Scott Parker will be eager to turn things around, but Leeds, playing at home, are the favorites to come away with all three points today.
Can Leeds Extend Their Winning Streak?
Given Burnley’s recent struggles and a Leeds defense which has looked much more solid, this seems like a favorable fixture for the Whites to make it three wins on the bounce.
The Elland Road faithful, meanwhile, are likely to be hoping Farke’s table-toppers can deliver more of the same form and push themselves further up the Championship table.
Leeds will have every one of their eyes fixed upon them as they aim to keep that good run up and keep them in touch with promotion.
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